Approach to the Case
[…] (most of these patients have TP from DIC) DIC + + TMA ( TTP, HUS) + + Valve hemolysis + Not typically associated with TP Spur […]
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Key Takeaways
[…] liver disease and warfarin reversal Replacement fluid: plasmapheresis for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura ( TTP) Bleeding or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Correction of single factor deficiencies when […]
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[…] reversal As a replacement fluid therapeutic plasma exchange for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura ( TTP). In bleeding with INR >1.5 or disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. For correction of […]
Knowledge Check
[…] develop anemia, not thrombocytopenia. c Pernicious anemia d Hypothyroidism e Thrombotic microangiopathy (e.g., TTP) Which is the preferred method for diagnosing babesiosis: a PCR b Thin […]
Hemolysis Case 1
[…] Which peripheral smear belongs to this patient? a A Warm AIHA b B TTP c C Spur cell anemia d D Sickle cell disease TheBloodProject-logo-initials TheBloodProject-logo-initials […]
Differential Diagnosis of Thrombocytopenia According to Mechanism
[…] Megaloblastic anemia Chemotherapy Increased consumption/destruction: Consumption: Thrombotic microangiopathy including: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura ( TTP) Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) Disseminate intravascular hemolysis (DIC) Extracorporeal devices Antiphospholipid […]
References
[…] management Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2018;2018(1):530-538 Clinical and laboratory diagnosis of TTP: an integrated approach Clinical practice guidelines ISTH guidelines for treatment of thrombotic […]